4.1 - Calculating yR
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Define resultant force in the context of fluid mechanics.
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids exert force over areas.
What does gauge pressure indicate?
💡 Hint: It relates to height and density of fluid.
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What is the equation for the resultant force acting on a submerged surface?
💡 Hint: Remember the integration process!
True or False: The center of pressure always coincides with the centroid of the area.
💡 Hint: Consider pressure changes with depth.
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A rectangular gate is submerged under water with a width of 2 m and a height of 3 m. Calculate the resultant force acting on the gate.
💡 Hint: Consider the pressure at the centroid of the gate.
For a triangular surface submerged in fluid with base 4 m and height 3 m, calculate its center of pressure from the vertex.
💡 Hint: Use properties of centroids and the moment of inertia for the calculations.
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